Business litigation involves a wide variety of subject matters, including unfair business practices, copyright infringement, trademark and breach of contract, breaches in agreement, fraud, concealment and more. Commercial litigation can be between any business to another, or between owners of a business. Below are a collection of resources in litigating a wide variety of commercial litigation matters.
- Using AI in Marketing: Hidden IP Risks
on April 3, 2026Artificial intelligence is transforming the way businesses market their products and services. From generating social media captions to designing […]
- Patent Maintenance & Renewal Deadlineson April 2, 2026
Under U.S. patent law, obtaining a utility patent is only the beginning, maintaining it requires strict compliance with scheduled maintenance fee […]
- How to Protect Your Business Before It Goes Viralon March 30, 2026
In today’s fast-moving digital world, a single post, product, or idea can take your business from unknown to everywhere overnight. While going […]
- Utility vs. Design Patents: Which Protection Is Right for Your California Invention?on March 27, 2026
You’ve created something new, an invention that solves a problem, improves a process, or delivers a better user experience. Whether it’s a […]
- Tennessee Securities Division Guidance on the De Minimis Exemption and Custody Ruleson March 24, 2026
This advisory explains the Tennessee Securities Division’s new interpretation of the de minimis exemption and its interaction with custody rules, […]
- Metaverse Branding: Lessons Learned From the Rise and Reality Checkon March 20, 2026
For years, the “metaverse” was positioned as the next digital gold rush. Companies rushed to secure virtual real estate, launch branded […]
- Who Owns an Invention Created Before a Startup Is Formedon March 20, 2026
Many California entrepreneurs operate under a dangerous misconception: that once a startup is formed, ownership of the underlying technology is […]
- Filing Under the Madrid Protocol: Is It Right for Your Business?on March 13, 2026
If your brand is growing beyond the United States, protecting your trademark internationally becomes a smart next step. But filing trademarks in […]
- Provisional Patent Applications in California: Strategic Advantages and Common Mistakeson March 12, 2026
California is home to one of the most dynamic innovation environments in the world. From Silicon Valley’s technology startups to San Diego’s […]
- I Used AI to Create My Logo: Do I Actually Own It?on March 6, 2026
Artificial intelligence has quickly become a powerful tool for entrepreneurs and creators. Platforms like Midjourney, DALL·E, and Adobe Firefly can […]
- Common Reasons USPTO Rejects Trademark Applications Filed by California Businesseson March 5, 2026
California businesses file thousands of trademark applications every year in an effort to secure exclusive rights to their brand names, logos, […]
- SpaceX Leaves Delaware; Should Others Follow?on May 22, 2024
On January 30, 2024, the Delaware Chancery Court voided Elon Musk’s $55.8 billion compensation package as CEO of Tesla, ruling it unfair to […]
- Earnouts: Pitfalls for the Unwary Selleron March 18, 2024
Earnouts can bridge valuation gaps in M&A deals, but careful drafting is crucial. Sellers should negotiate clear calculation methodologies, […]
- The Process of Buying or Selling a Business: The Corporate Transparency Acton February 29, 2024
On January 1, 2024, previously enacted federal legislation called the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) went into effect. The CTA aims to […]
- The Process of Buying or Selling a Business: M&A Purchase Agreementson February 12, 2024
The purchase agreement is key in M&A transactions, detailing conditions for closure, business terms, asset delineation, due diligence, […]
- The Process of Buying or Selling a Business: A First-Time Seller’s Guide to Due Diligenceon January 25, 2024
Selling your business is not just about finding a buyer and agreeing on a price. Once the basic terms of the deal are agreed upon in a letter of […]